time the rider enters impound , and what time they are supposed to pass through each checkpoint .
After entering the impound , riders go to the morning work area . The bulk of the bike maintenance take place during the morning and evening work areas . The rules regarding bike work are specific and draconian – a single misstep is enough to get a rider penalized , or at worst , disqualified . For example , if a bike starts to fall off a stand , anyone ’ s natural impulse is to catch it … but by grabbing the falling bike , the worker could potentially get a rider disqualified .
heart ’ s content . That is all they can do . So , the paddock workers must have an exceptional grasp of the rules and a tremendous amount of self-control . Therefore , the volunteers designated to help with bike work are the most experienced ones , who have been volunteering at the ISDE for many years .
Workers may replace fluids – oil , gas and coolant . They may hand the rider tools and parts , and accept tools and parts handed to them by the rider . They can offer instruction and advice to their
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